Some of you know that I've been over here in Iraq for the last 14months.  I'm coming home soon.  This isn't one of the threads that I expect a show of appreciation for my service, but rather I want to get across the appreciation that I have for all of you for supporting me and guys like me.  

Anytime that I mentioned the whole "i'm in Iraq thing" that particular thread was taken over by the members of this forum who wanted to express their gratitude.  It's touching that people will take time out of their day to show appreciation and I felt that it was not only fair, but necessary to reciprocate that.  So thanks guys, it means a lot to me.

Specific shoutouts:

Glenn for putting this treasure chest of information together.  Over the last 14months I think I would have fogotten tons and fallen behind if it weren't for the constant upkeep of this site.  I know more now than I did before I left, and I haven't picked up a fishing pole since leave in April.

The mods for keeping topics straight, adding endless amounts of priceless information, and making sure that this whole things runs smoothly.  The comic relief and info that you guys provide is a service that I respect and enjoy.

BrokeJaw for drilling me with questions about lures and presentations, specifically jigs.  His questions have kept me sharp and thinking about fishing, which will help me when I get home.  Not to mention his bass pics he's sent me have been a source of motivation for me over here.  Pictures of family come first, but fish are a close second lol.

Catt has me wanting to go to Toledo Bend more than I do Amistad right now.  His info is always top quality and I'm amazed that Bassmasters hasn't picked him up as an article writer.  If you need to know something, this is the guy to ask.  

Avid and muddy for never having a serious side.  A joke in just about every post helps me pass time over here in the desert where there isn't much to laugh at.  

If I didn't put your name up here, don't think that its because I've forgotten about you.  The truth is that my 30mins of internet time is up and I have to leave.  Thanks everyone.  Post your thanksgiving thank yous

AVID: my brother from another mother. Feels like we grew up together sometime

Glenn and the Mods; who have helped me get past my own ridiculous behavior, and keep this place at peace, no matter what people think.

LBH; Another life long friend and supporter, His ability at helping others is Inspirational

Alpster: Fork Trip and Custom rod would never have happened without him. A true example of humility

RedLiner Robert; Thanks for what you just did

Long Mike; That helmet and phone calls always keep me smiling

ZEL; despite his personal trials is always there MOOK shirts were a lot of his doing

Risk KId,Speedbead,Ghoti,Fightin Illini,Road Warrior ,Flukey; The Mook Squad,Even though some are Yankee fans and Shimano owners

And many others I am plain Thankful for this site as a whole

SFCAL, AINT TEXAN; and all the other members in the armed forces; may you stay safe

Man, you are the one who deserves the thanks.  With all of the political crap that is floating around, it seems people forget that it's still our own people over there dying for our freedom.  

THANK YOU

And a Thank You to Glenn, the Mods, and all of the great people here on BR

I dont know most of you but for the people who have answered my questions and helped me out whenever i asked i really appreciate it. god bless you and all the other troops aint texan, and thank you lord for everything you have blessed me with.

I am thankful for my family, my parents and all of my paraphenalia.

I am also thankful for my friends and this beautiful world that god has created for us. I also thank for all those who are risking their lives and freedom by fighting for our country to keep us safe, and also for Glenn, who made such a wonderful, helpful fishing site!

I also thank my Astronomy/Oceanography teacher and jr bass club leader, Mrs. Gore for all that she has done for me and the club! '

I hope everyone has a safe and thankful thanksgiving!  8-)

Enjoy the turkeys everyone!!!!  ;D

Man,

  If you get to Q-West before you pop smoke and you don't stop by the 3 SUS BDE Headquarters and ask to talk to the Battle NCO.. you are in for some deep doo doo...

glad your getting out of here...   take it slow getting back into the "real world"

AL

I want thank all the troops in and out of Irac I want you to know that are prayers are with you and to let you know that your duties are appreciated. I am also thankful for the wonderful family that the lord has blessed me with and the new one comeing into this world. also thanks Glen and all others that make this web page possible.

Thank you, dear God

For all You have given me,

For all You have taken away from me,

For all You have left me.

Anonymous

I would like to thank God for Glenn for his leadership: A good leader inspires others with confidence in him; a great leader inspires them with confidence in themselves.

I would like to thank God for our moderators; Professionalism: It's NOT the job you DO; It's HOW you DO the job.

I would like to thank God for our members; He that never changes his opinions, never corrects his mistakes, and will never be wiser on the morrow than he is today. Albert Einstein

I am thankful to have been good friends with such a brave soldier. He had very strong beliefs at time even I questioned and regarded as crazy. But I know he wanted what was best. He just wanted to fight, Fight for our country, fight for our freedom. God bless you Paul.

http://iraq.pigstye.net/article.php/BalintPaul

And thank you aint texan, SFC_AL and the rest of you guys over there.

God, our proud Servicemen and women, and my family and friends.

Oh, and fishing.